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6,863 posted on 01/29/2025 7:25:03 PM PST by Unrepentant VN Vet (Fight me if you wish, but remember I am old for a reason)
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To: Unrepentant VN Vet
I'm watching a discussion on whether the helo or the jet could have seen the other.

There is one case where they could both have not seen the other. From the video, it appears the plane is descending and the helo is ascending. If they were both flying in close to the same direction with the plane overtaking the helo they might not have seen each other.

The view of the helo from the plane would have been blocked by the nose of the aircraft. The view of the plane from the helo would have been blocked by the helo's roof and engine.

Just heard a report that the helo was asked by the tower if they had the plane in view so there must have been some sort of warning issued.

I know just how fast things can go to hell on the bridge of a ship. It goes even faster in an aircraft.

SpyNavy

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6,866 posted on 01/29/2025 7:38:27 PM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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